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EUROPEAN COMMISSION
Brussels, 16.11.2018
C(2018) 7685 final
COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING DECISION
of 16.11.2018
on the Annual Action Programme in favour of the ENI South countries for 2018 - Part
31 (including one action on budget 2019)
1 AAP 2018 in favour of the ENI South countries – Part I: ref. C(2017)7502 final adopted on 8.11.2017,
Part II still to be adopted.
EN 1 EN
COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING DECISION
of 16.11.2018
on the Annual Action Programme in favour of the ENI South countries for 2018 - Part
31 (including one action on budget 2019)
THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the
Council of 18 July 2018 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union
(the Financial Regulation'), and in particular Article 110 thereof,
Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 236/2014 of the European Parliament and of the
Council of 11 March 2014 laying down common rules and procedures for the implementation
of the Union's instruments for financing external action2, and in particular Article 2(1)
thereof,
Whereas:
(1) In order to ensure the implementation of the Annual Action Programme in favour of
the ENI South countries for 2018 – Part 33, it is necessary to adopt an annual financing
decision, which constitutes the annual work programme, for 2018 (including one
action on budget 2019). Article 110 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1046 establishes detailed
rules on financing decisions.
(2) The envisaged assistance is deemed to follow the conditions and procedures set out by
the restrictive measures adopted pursuant to Article 215 TFEU4.
(3) The Commission has adopted the European Neighbourhood Instrument (ENI)
Regional South Strategy Paper (2014-2020)5 and Multinannual Indicative Programme
(2017-2020)6 which set the following priorities: (i) building a partnership for liberty,
democracy and security; (ii) building a partnership for inclusive and sustainable
economic development; (iii) building a partnership with the people; (iv) support to
regional and subregional institutional co-operation.
1 AAP 2018 in favour of the ENI South countries – Part I: ref. C(2017)7502 final adopted on 8.11.2017,
Part II still to be adopted. 2 OJ L 77, 15.3.2014, p. 95.
3 AAP 2018 in favour of the ENI South countries – Part I: ref. C(2017)7502 final adopted on 8.11.2017,
Part II still to be adopted. 4
www.sanctionsmap.eu Please note that the sanctions map is an IT tool for identifying the sanctions
regimes. The source of the sanctions stems from legal acts published in the Official Journal (OJ). In
case of discrepancy between the published legal acts and the updates on the website it is the OJ version
that prevails. 5 http://eeas.europa.eu/archives/docs/enp/pdf/financing-the-
enp/regional_south_strategy_paper_2014_2020_and_multiannual_indicative_programme_2014_2017_
en.pdf. 6 Commission Implementing Decision has still to be adopted.
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(4) The objectives pursued by the Annual Action Programme 2018 – Part 3 to be financed
under the European Neighbourhood Instrument7 are to: continue to support the Middle
East Peace Process through civil society and citizen's positive engagement; and to
contribute to building resilience and promoting inclusive development and stability in
European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) South countries through support to youth and
culture.
(5) The first action entitled "Middle East Peace Process (MEPP) – EU Peacebuilding
Initiative (EUPI) 2018 and 2019" aims at supporting and promoting the conditions for
a sustainable resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through the positive
engagement of civil society and citizens. The action will be implemented in direct
management through grants and procurement of services.
(6) The second action entitled "2018 Programme to Support Youth and Culture in the
Southern Neighbourhood" will contribute to achieving the objective of the Multi-
Annual Indicative Programme 2018-2020 by building resilience and promoting
stability in ENP South countries. Two components will be supported: 'Youth –Active
Participation of Young People in Building Inclusive, Democratic Societies' and
'Culture as a Vector for Employment and Resilience in the Southern Neighbourhood'.
The action will be implemented in direct management through grants.
(7) It is necessary to allow the payment of interest due for late payment on the basis of
Article 116(5) of Regulation (EU) No 2018/1046.
(8) In order to allow for flexibility in the implementation of the programme, it is
appropriate to allow changes which should not be considered substantial for the
purposes of Article 110(5) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046.
(9) The actions provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the
European Neighbourhood Instrument Committee set up by Article 15 of the financing
instrument referred to in recital 4.
HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
Article 1
Adoption of the programme
The Annual Action Programme 2018 – Part 3 (including one action on budget 2019) in favour
of the ENI South countries, as set out in the Annexes, is adopted.
The programme shall include the following actions:
– Annex I: Middle East Peace Process (MEPP) – EU Peacebuilding Initiative (EUPI)
2018 and 2019;
– Annex II: 2018 Programme to Support Youth and Culture in the Southern
Neighbourhood.
7 Regulation (EU) No 232/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2014
establishing a European Neighbourhood Instrument (OJ L 77, 15.3.2014, p. 27).
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Article 2
Union contribution
The maximum Union contribution for the implementation of the programme for 2018
(including one action on budget 2019) is set at EUR 22.25 million and shall be financed from
the appropriations entered in the following lines of the general budget of the Union:
– Annex 1 - budget line 22.040103 for an amount of:
– EUR 5 million from the general budget of the Union for 2018;
– EUR 5 million from the general budget of the Union for 2019.
– Annex 2 - budget line 22.040101 for an amount of:
– EUR 12.25 million from the general budget of the Union for 2018.
The appropriations provided for in the first paragraph may also cover interest due for late
payment.
The implementation of this Decision is subject to the availability of the appropriations
provided for in the draft general budget of the Union for 2019, following the adoption of that
budget by the budgetary authority or as provided for in the system of provisional twelfths.
Article 3
Flexibility clause
Increases8 or decreases not exceeding 20% of the contribution set in the first paragraph of
Article 2, or cumulated changes to the allocations of specific actions not exceeding 20% of
that contribution as well as extensions of the implementation period shall not be considered
substantial within the meaning of Article 110(5) of Regulation (EU) No 2018/1046, where
these changes do not significantly affect the nature and objectives of the actions.
The authorising officer responsible may apply the changes referred to in the first paragraph.
Those changes shall be applied in accordance with the principles of sound financial
management and proportionality.
Done at Brussels, 16.11.2018
For the Commission
Johannes HAHN
Member of the Commission
8 These changes can come from external assigned revenue made available after the adoption of the
financing Decision.
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This action is funded by the European Union
ANNEX 1
of the Commission Implementing Decision on the Annual Action Programme 2018 – Part 3
(including one action on budget 2019) in favour of the ENI South countries to be financed
from the general budget of the Union
Action Document for "Middle East Peace Process (MEPP) – EU Peacebuilding Initiative
(EUPI) 2018 and 2019"
INFORMATION FOR POTENTIAL GRANT APPLICANTS
WORK PROGRAMME FOR GRANTS
This document constitutes the work programme for grants in the sense of Article 110(2) of the
Financial Regulation and action programme/measure in the sense of Articles 2 and 3 of
Regulation No 236/2014 in the following section concerning calls for proposals: 5.3.1
1. Title/basic act/
CRIS number
Middle East Peace Process (MEPP) – EU Peacebuilding Initiative
(EUPI) 2018 and 2019
CRIS number: ENI/2018/041-450
CRIS number: ENI/2019/041-580
financed under European Neighbourhood Instrument
2. Zone benefiting
from the
action/location
Middle East
The action shall be carried out at the following location: Israel and
Palestine1 and tentatively EU Member States and Jordan.
3. Programming
document Programming of the European Neighbourhood Instrument (ENI) - 2014-
2020. Regional South Strategy Paper (2014-2020) and Regional South
Multiannual Indicative Programme (2018-2020)
4. Sector of
concentration/
thematic area
Building a partnership with people DEV. Aid: YES2
5. Amounts
concerned Total estimated cost: EUR 12,350,000
Total amount of EU budget contribution: EUR 10,000,000
The contribution is for an amount of EUR 5,000,000 from the general
budget of the European Union for financial year 2018 and for an amount
of EUR 5,000,000 for financial year 2019 subject to the availability of
1 This designation shall not be construed as recognition of a State of Palestine and is without prejudice to
the individual positions of the Member States on this issue. 2. Official Development Aid is administered with the promotion of the economic development and
welfare of developing countries as its main objective.
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appropriations following the adoption of the relevant budget
This action is co-financed by potential grant beneficiaries for an
indicative amount of EUR 2,350,000
Budget line: 22.040103
6. Aid
modality(ies)
and
implementation
modality(ies)
Project Modality
Direct management:
– grants – call for proposals
– procurement of services
7. DAC code(s) 15220 - Civilian peace building, conflict prevention and resolution
8. Markers (from
CRIS DAC form)
General policy objective Not
targeted
Significant
objective
Main
objective
Participation development/good
governance ☐ ☒ ☐
Aid to environment ☒ ☐ ☐
Gender equality (including Women
In Development) ☐ ☒ ☐
Trade Development ☒ ☐ ☐
Reproductive, Maternal, New born
and child health ☒ ☐ ☐
RIO Convention markers Not
targeted
Significant
objective
Main
objective
Biological diversity ☒ ☐ ☐
Combat desertification ☒ ☐ ☐
Climate change mitigation ☒ ☐ ☐
Climate change adaptation ☒ ☐ ☐
9. Global Public
Goods and
Challenges (GPGC)
thematic flagships
Civil Society and Local Authorities Thematic Programme
10. SDGs Main Sustainable Development Goal (SDG): Goal 16 - Promote
peaceful and inclusive societies
SUMMARY
In alignment with the EU Council Conclusions on the Middle East Peace Process (MEPP)3,
the overall objective of the programme is to support and promote the conditions for a
sustainable resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through civil society and citizens'
positive engagement.
3 FAC Council Conclusions can be accessed at http://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/documents-
publications/public-register/.
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The programme will be implemented through a Call for Proposals which will finance civil
society initiatives in Israel, Palestine, and tentatively EU Member States and Jordan aiming:
1) to promote conditions for a negotiated settlement of the conflict via participatory civil and
political engagement; 2) to build mutual understanding, confidence and trust; 3) to contribute
to peacebuilding through cross-border work in strategic areas (e.g. trade and business, higher
education, scientific and technological advancement, environment, agriculture, health and
climate change etc.); 4) to promote the creation and strengthening of cross border networks of
civil society organisation active in peacebuilding
1 CONTEXT
1.1 Sector/Country/Regional context/Thematic area
The EU remains committed to the two-state solution, with Jerusalem as shared
capital of the two states - the State of Israel and the State of Palestine. This position
is based on the Oslo Accords and the international consensus embodied in the
relevant UN Security Council Resolutions. As repeatedly stated by High
Representative /Vice President of the Commission Mogherini, this is the only
realistic and viable way to fulfil the legitimate aspirations of both parties.
The peace process has been stalled since the break-down of the (former United States
US Secretary of State) Kerry initiative in April 2014 and the lack of a credible
political horizon has contributed to raising tensions on the ground. In summer 2014
another devastating conflict took place in Gaza, the third and most deadly in the past
six years. Despite the agreement signed between the Palestinian factions in Cairo in
October 2017, intra-Palestinian reconciliation is still not achieved, and the
Palestinian Authority has been unable to resume its governmental responsibilities in
Gaza. This, together with the continuing closure of the Gaza Strip, has led to a
further deterioration of the socio-economic situation, with serious humanitarian
consequences. This fragile and worsening situation risks triggering a renewed
escalation of violence as it has been witnessed since March 2018 on the deadly
events at the fence with Israel in Gaza.
The December 2017 announcement by the United States President Trump to
recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital and move the US embassy to Jerusalem, which
departed from decades of international consensus, and the repercussions this may
have on the prospect of peace are of serious concern for the EU whose position
remains unchanged. As mentioned in Foreign Affairs Council conclusions of 18
January 2016 'only the re-establishment of a political horizon and the resumption of
dialogue can stop the violence' and 'the underlying causes of the conflict need to be
addressed.' The EU seeks to contribute to addressing the underlying causes and to re-
build the conditions for a dialogue between Israeli and Palestinians also through this
specific programme.
In the current circumstances, it is therefore of utmost importance to help preserve the
viability, and acceptance by society, of a two-state solution on the ground, pending
the emergence of a more favourable bilateral, regional and international context. For
this, Palestinian and Israeli constituencies need to continue to build mutual trust and
confidence in a negotiated settlement of the conflict.
Since 1998 the EU has been actively supporting civil society initiatives in the Middle
East as an essential means of reinforcing dialogue and restoring mutual confidence.
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Initially such support was provided through the European Union’s People to People
(P2P) Programme (1998 - 2001) and subsequently from 2002 to the present, through
its successor, the EU Partnership for Peace Programme (PfP). Based on the findings
of an external consultation conducted in 2014 on the PfP Programme 2007-14, and in
order to clarify and enhance the programme's relevance to the current regional
political context, it has been decided to rename the programme as "EU Peacebuilding
Initiative" (EUPI).
1.1.1 Public Policy Assessment and EU Policy Framework
The central objective of the EU in the Middle East Peace Process (MEPP) is a just
and comprehensive resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, based on the two-
state solution, with the State of Israel and an independent, democratic, contiguous,
sovereign and viable State of Palestine, living side by side in peace and security and
mutual recognition. This includes a negotiated solution to all final status issues,
including borders, Jerusalem, security, water and refugees. The EU has reiterated its
readiness to contribute substantially to post-conflict arrangements for ensuring the
sustainability of a peace agreement.
The positions of the EU on the MEPP are communicated on a regular basis through
conclusions of the EU Foreign Affairs Council (FAC). The FAC conclusions provide
the political basis for implementing EU policy on MEPP through direct support for
actions on the ground by civil society and other actors. The EU's Special
Representative to the MEPP was appointed in April 2015 to support the work of the
High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy . The
Quartet on the Middle East, comprising the EU, Russia, United Nations and the
USA, is a framework for the international community to provide policy co-ordination
in the peace process.
At the regional level, the Arab Peace Initiative (API) remains a point of reference for
any relaunch of negotiations and the EU will continue to work with all relevant
stakeholders towards a renewed multilateral approach to the peace process including
through the action of its Special Representative,4.
The EU has urged both sides to demonstrate, through policies and actions, a genuine
commitment to a two-state solution in order to rebuild trust and create a path back to
meaningful negotiations, and to avoid any action that could undermine peace efforts
and the viability of a two-state solution. The EU is remaining engaged politically in
the MEPP via policies which aim to maintain the viability of the two state solution
and encourage the parties to return to negotiations. The EU has called for significant
transformative steps to be taken by the parties to the conflict, consistent with the
transition envisaged by prior agreements, in order to restore confidence and rebuild
trust. It has urged both sides to implement such measures, particularly in Area C,
where a fundamental change of policy would significantly increase economic
opportunities, empower Palestinian institutions and enhance stability and security for
both Israelis and Palestinians.
The Council Conclusions of 20 June 20165 reiterated the need of both parties to
demonstrate, through policies and actions, a genuine commitment to a peaceful
solution in order to rebuild mutual trust and create conditions for direct and
4 FAC Council Conclusions, 18 January 2016.
5 http://www.consilium.europa.eu/press-releases-pdf/2016/6/47244642934_en.pdf.
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meaningful negotiations aiming at ending the occupation. The Council also
reaffirmed the European proposal, as endorsed in the Council Conclusions of
December 20136, of an unprecedented package of political, economic and security
support to be offered to and developed with both parties in the context of a final
status agreement.
On 23 September 20167 the Quartet reiterated its call on the parties to implement the
recommendations of the Quartet Report of 1 July 20168, and create the conditions for
the resumption of meaningful negotiations that will end the occupation that began in
1967 and resolve all final status issues. It expressed concern about recent actions on
the ground that run counter to its recommendations. In particular it emphasized its
strong opposition to ongoing settlement activity, including the retroactive
“legalization” of existing units, and the continued high rate of demolitions of
Palestinian structures, expressed concern for the dire humanitarian situation and
illicit arms build-up in Gaza and called on all sites to de-escalate tensions and
prevent incitement.
This was followed by the UNSCR 2334 of December 2016, which reaffirms that
Israel’s establishment of settlements in Palestinian territory occupied since 1967,
including East Jerusalem, has no legal validity, constitutes a flagrant violation under
international law and a major obstacle to the vision of two States living side-by-side
in peace and security, within internationally recognised borders.
In September 2017, EU Foreign Ministers reaffirmed the EU´s unity and
commitment to the goal of two states living side by side in peace and security.
Against that background, a comprehensive review of the modalities of EU
engagement on the ground has been launched in 2018 to ensure that our engagement
is as efficient and as effective as possible to reach the goal of a two-state solution.
Relevant considerations stemming from the review should therefore be reflected in
this initiative. A related safeguard clause was included in December 2018 in the
Commission Decision adopting the "European Joint Strategy 2017-2020", which
replaces the Single Support Framework.
The EU and its Member States have reiterated their commitment to ensure continued,
full and effective implementation of existing EU legislation and bilateral
arrangements applicable to settlements products, whilst noting that this does not
constitute a boycott of Israel which the EU strongly opposes. The European
Commission, at the request of Member States, has issued in 2015 an interpretative
notice to clarify certain elements linked to the interpretation and implementation of
existing EU legislation on the indication of origin of products from territories
occupied by Israel since June 19679.
Already in 2013, the European Commission published Guidelines on the eligibility
of Israeli entities and their activities in the territories occupied by Israel since June
1967 for grants, prizes and financial instruments funded by the EU from 2014
6 http://www.consilium.europa.eu/uedocs/cms_data/docs/pressdata/EN/foraff/140097.pdf.
7 http://www.un.org/press/en/2016/sg2232.doc.htm.
8 https://eeas.europa.eu/headquarters/headquarters-homepage/7022_en.
9 Interpretative Notice on indication of origin of goods from the territories occupied by Israel since June
1967, 11.11.2015 C(2015) 7834 final.
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onwards10, clarifying EU policy with regard to the territorial applicability of EU
legislation and bilateral EU-Israel agreements. The Guidelines make a specific
exception (section 15) for activities which are carried out by Israeli entities over the
Green Line which aim at promoting the Middle East peace process in line with EU
policy, provided that they are registered within pre-1967 border.
As regards the situation in Gaza, the EU has urged all parties to take swift steps to
produce a fundamental change to the political, security and economic situation in the
Gaza Strip, including the end of all rocket fire, the end of the closure and a full
opening of the crossing points, the lifting of import and export restrictions, while
addressing Israel's legitimate security concerns.
The EU has urged all Palestinian factions to engage in good faith in the
reconciliation process, based on non-violence, as an important element for reaching
the two state solution. Strong, inclusive and democratic institutions, based on respect
of the rule of law and human rights, and working together to address the needs of the
Palestinian population, including through the return of the Palestinian Authority (PA)
to Gaza, are crucial in view of the establishment of a viable and sovereign Palestinian
State.
In addition, the necessity of an increased participation of women should be actively
promoted . According to its Resolution 1325, adopted in 2000 the UN Security
Council stated the necessity of women's full and meaningful participation in all
efforts to maintain and promote peace and security and to prevent conflict. Since its
adoption, women’s position and role in peace processes has positively evolved
offering them more empowerment and involvement. However, despite the approval
of Resolution 1325 by both Palestinian Authority and Israeli government, the
inclusion of women in the political aspects of MEPP remains minimal.
1.1.2 Stakeholder analysis
The main stakeholders of the programme are civil society organisations (CSO),
including Community Based Organisations (CBOs) and not necessarily working on
conflict-resolution, local authorities, leaders and opinion-formers in Palestine, Israel
and in the region as well as their European partners and international organisations.
Women and youth organisation are particularly targeted.
CSOs, through their capacity to reach down to the grass-roots level, can also be
effective in ensuring that national or more macro-level initiatives reflect real needs
and perspectives on the ground.
The final beneficiaries are the people of the Middle East and the Mediterranean
Partner Countries.
An external evaluation and consultation of the EU Partnership for Peace programme
(PfP) was conducted from December 2013 until January 2015. During the
consultation phase, interviews, meetings and focus groups were held with a range of
Israeli and Palestinian stakeholders, including journalists, politicians, youth, women
and religious groups. European Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) and EU
staff in HQ and Delegations were also consulted.
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Official Journal of the European Union C205/9 19 July 2013 at
https://eeas.europa.eu/sites/eeas/files/20130719_guidelines_on_eligibility_of_israeli_entities_en.pdf.
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In the past years support for the two state solution decreased among Palestinians and
Israelis, with each side continuing to view the intentions of the other as posing an
existential threat. Still both sides continue to prefer the two-state solution to all other
conflict resolution options.
In such a context, engagement in MEPP and peacebuilding in general, is often
understood differently by Israelis and Palestinians. As the political situation has
deteriorated further on the ground over recent years, despite attempts to revive peace
talks, anti-normalisation movements in Palestine (and Jordan) have been increasingly
vocal in advocating for a freeze of all joint activities between Palestinians and
Israelis.
Despite the negative atmosphere surrounding it, the evaluation of the PfP programme
found that "results at project level were generally positive, often very much so. The
relevance of the projects to the broader objectives of the programme was found to be
high, even though this was not reflected in public perceptions of the programme. This
remained true for projects with constituents generally seen as being unsympathetic to
peacebuilding."
Similarly, despite certain disillusionment with the MEPP, the future of Israeli-
Palestinian relations remains an important issue for both societies, and is reflected in
the overwhelming attention paid to it in the media and political commentary. It is
also noted that annual calls for proposals generally attracts over 110 applications
from Israeli, Palestinian and European Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), thus
indicating a consistently high level of interest in peacebuilding work despite the
difficult circumstances.
1.1.3 Priority areas for support/problem analysis
The political environment has a direct impact on the work done by Israeli and
Palestinian CSOs which are working towards an end to the conflict. During periods
of direct peace talks, activities gain momentum and during the outbreak of conflict,
such as the recent rounds of violence in 2014 and 2015 and the 2017 USA president
announcement on Jerusalem, activities tend to be negatively affected, albeit
temporarily. The last years have also witnessed a more restrictive environment for
CSOs operating in both Palestine and Israel. Democratic space is increasingly being
challenged, in particular for CSOs operating in Palestine from different angles:
financial pressure, political pressure, cultural pressure but also in the form of
violence and intimidation. In this particular moment, CSOs are marginalised by all
sides: the Palestinian Authority, the de facto authority in the Gaza Strip and Israel.
Israel is putting pressure especially on the CSOs present in East Jerusalem, CSOs
involved in "non-violent resistance" or supportive of the Boycott, Disinvestment and
Sanctions (BDS) movement (to whose activities the EU is opposed), and the Israeli
Human Rights and anti-occupation NGOs. The charges brought during the summer
2016 against some international NGOs active in the Gaza Strip (and allegations of
aid diversion) have also put at risk those who need humanitarian assistance most.
Whilst the conflict itself remains long term and intractable, it is also unpredictable at
times, requiring flexibility and rapid response to events which can either deteriorate
quickly into violence, or alternatively, require encouragement of positive steps.
When it comes to gender equality, Israeli and Palestinian women are facing partly
different challenges. The impact of the political environment and statehood
development - both at institutional and economic level - on the Israeli and Palestinian
population in general, and on women in particular is different. Israel is a developed
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OECD11
member country. It presents a highly gender equality-oriented legal and
legislative system, due in large part to many years of feminist activism and a lively
civil society arena. Despite this, there are obstacles – mainly political, national and
cultural – that put hurdles in the way of gender equality. Two challenges are unique
to Israel: (1) the centrality of the military in many aspects of everyday life and (2) the
undefined (or unclear) boundaries between state and religion. These constitute
unique elements of increasing gender inequality and present additional challenges to
gender equality in Israel, in addition to the basic gender challenges that already affect
the lives of women all over the world. They also affect traditional gender challenges
such as economic inequality, gender based violence and mobilization. In Palestine,
there is a deficit of women's access to decision making processes and representation.
In addition, women face increased unstable environments, inequality and violation of
their rights as a consequence of the increased human rights violations, acts of
displacement, economic insecurity and marred social networks. The complex factors
hindering Palestinian women and their families’ well-being lie in protracted crisis
characterized by restrictions on movement and access, increased settlement
expansion and settler violence, demolitions of Palestinian infrastructure and
displacement, fragmentation and closure of the territories. This together with a
patriarchal society and discriminating cultural norms (such as Sharia Law)
prescribing acceptable behaviors have an impact on access to adequate health
services, access to justice, access and quality of education, violence against women,
discrimination in social protection, access to labour market and employment, social
security and political participation. Although policies, programmes and the overall
institutional framework are in place in Palestine, their adequate implementation and
enforcement remains an issue.
Taking into account the complex social and political environment in which it
operates, the EUPI will be tackling three mutually reinforcing priority areas that aim
to enhance the attempts by EU and international actors to move Israelis and
Palestinians towards an agreed settlement to the conflict:
1. Engagement of a wide range of stakeholders is necessary in order to broaden
support and to build mutual confidence. Ensuring broadest levels of engagement in
solving the conflict is not only important as a democratic principle, but also to
encourage realistic and accepted solutions, while ensuring that all actions are
coherent with and support the framework of overall EU policy on the MEPP. This
means civil and political engagement of people at large and of communities from
both sides who are not generally active or visible in conflict resolution but
fundamental for conflict transformation. This is particularly necessary regarding
grass-roots level initiatives engaging with women and youth (young women and
men). Investing in women's and youth's (young women and men) contributions to
conflict resolution, not only conflict management, is an important move towards the
prevention of further violence as well as the sustainability of the attained peace
agreement.
2. The values of equity, sustainable peace, non-violence and tolerance need to be
supported on both sides as well between parties in conflict in order to altering the
discourse between Israeli and Palestinians. Understanding of these values, also
through learning from successful settlement of conflicts in other countries, is a
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fundamental factor in reaching a sustainable resolution. In this regard, activities
range from combatting incitement and misinformation to encouraging understanding
of 'the Other'. Such activities can occur within educational institutional frameworks,
in public spaces especially by diffusing positive Israeli-Palestinian partnerships and
coexistence experiences through media and social networks, and through joint
learning from European experiences. Specific focus is to be addressed on conducting
comprehensive gender analysis and to integrate systematically a gender perspective
in all activities.
3. Whilst cross-border co-operation between Israelis and Palestinians is subject to
increasing anti-normalisation pressure and misinformation, experience shows that
this kind of actions can strongly contribute to build confidence and mutual
understanding between the sides. With the aim of maintaining the conditions for the
viability of the two-state solution, joint actions will be promoted by demonstrating
the practical potential dividends of peace and co-operation. Acknowledging the
asymmetry between Israeli and Palestinians, actions shall directly empower and
benefit the communities affected by the conflict. By working together, violence can
be counteracted and hope can be instilled, hence contributing to building peace. This
includes strengthening the CSOs who want to increase joint work for a stronger
advocacy impact vis-à-vis both the internal and the international arena. Encouraging
more interaction between Israel and Palestinian civil society and business and ensure
that our funding goes to activities that contribute to creating an atmosphere
conducive to peace is an important part of the EU review of the modalities of our
engagement on the ground.
A more inclusive framework with equal involvement and representation of women is
recommended along the three priority areas. Women’s involvement in conflict
prevention activities would contribute to a greater understanding of the common as
well as different needs of the male and female populations.
2 RISKS AND ASSUMPTIONS
Risks Risk
level
(H/M/L)
Mitigating measures
Disruption of activities linked to
instability of the political situation
M Flexibility in implementation, for example
using flexible procedures for crisis and
emergency situations
Joint activities lack participation
due to anti-normalisation pressures
in Palestine, or social/political
pressures in Israel.
M Due to sensitivity, whenever
confidentiality of beneficiaries has to be
granted, the visibility of
events/project/participants could be kept
low.
Lack of permits for Israelis and
Palestinians to enter each other's
territories
L Contacts with relevant authorities issuing
permits
Assumptions
Local civil society organisations continue to seek the support of the programme, as
evidenced by consistently high number of applications to calls for proposals.
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3 LESSONS LEARNT, COMPLEMENTARITY AND CROSS-CUTTING ISSUES
3.1 Lessons learnt
The external evaluation and consultation undertaken in 2013-2015 made a number of
specific recommendations. Firstly, given the low participation of Jordan in the
programme, consideration should be given to the involvement of the EU Delegation
in Amman in the management of the programme. Whilst Jordan should remain a
priority third country under the programme, the focus must nevertheless remain on
Israel and Palestine.
The evaluation further assessed that whilst projects funded under the EU Partnership
for Peace programme were generally positive, most projects were not found to
directly impact on peace negotiations. Given the disillusionment that Israelis and
Palestinians have with the peace process, it was recommended that the programme
reduce its direct linkage to MEPP. However, overall the EU policy on the MEPP
remains a relevant factor in outlining a solution, acceptable to significant parts of
both populations, and requires reinforcement to counteract influences which can pull
in other directions. EU positions are also sometimes subject to misinformation when
reported in the local media. To that end, the political and operational work of the EU
in both Delegations is aligned.
The external evaluation and other consultations conducted by the EU, have pointed
consistently to a high level of satisfaction of the complementarity of the three areas
covered by the programme: 1) promoting political resolution, 2) dialogue and mutual
confidence and 3) cross-border co-operation. This was seen as important in outreach
to a wide range of stakeholders, rather than being limited to only certain kinds of
organisations or population groups.
Given the difficult political situation, peacebuilding projects often require significant
support and attention from the EU Delegations. In addition to a high level of
involvement by Task Managers, specific service contracts were introduced aimed at
enhancing skills of project beneficiaries (e.g. trainings on monitoring and evaluation,
outreach and public diplomacy), as well as supporting communication and visibility
activities which often require additional efforts in view of the complex context. In
addition, with regular contacts between Israelis and Palestinians dwindling, these
joint activities provide valuable and safe networking opportunities, adding to the
coherence of the programme. All these actions have been well received by project
partners and have added value to the programme, and its objectives, as a whole.
3.2 Complementarity, synergy and donor co-ordination
The Programme will take into account, seek complementarities with, and avoid
duplication with bilateral and regional actions, in particular under the European
Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights12
, the Civil Society Facility and the
Civil Society and Local Authorities Thematic Programme, the Instrument
contributing to Stability and Peace (IcSP)13
, and the East Jerusalem Programme14
under the EU-Palestinian Authority bilateral co-operation.
12
Regulation (EU) No 235/2014 of the European Parliament and the Council of 11 March 2014 (OJ L 77,
Vol. 57 15 March 2014), establishing a financing instrument for democracy and human rights
worldwide. Available at: (http://www.eidhr.eu/files/dmfile/EIDHR.2014-2020.pdf).
Regulation (EU) No 230/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2014
establishing an instrument contributing to stability and peace (OJ L 77/1, 15.3.2014).
[11]
In general, donor co-ordination as regards peace-building initiatives has been limited,
reflecting diverse strategies, sensitivities and funding mechanisms for this type of
activities. Notwithstanding, informal co-ordination efforts amongst donors has
stepped up in recent years, with the aim to share information on ongoing actions and
partners on a more regular basis. Until now, a number of meetings have taken place
in Ramallah and in Tel Aviv with the participation of EU and other donors.
3.3 Cross-cutting issues
The EUPI will seek coherence with the EU Comprehensive Approach to the
implementation of the United Nations Security Council Resolutions 1325 and 1820
on Women, Peace and Security1516
by encouraging initiatives directly addressing
women and the meaningful participation of women in the analysis, design,
planning,actions and evaluation. Engagement of women has remained a priority
under the programme and is in line with the Joint Staff Working Document on
Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment: Transforming the Lives of Girls and
Women through EU External Relations 2016-202017
. The Gender Action Plans and a
Right-Based Approach will guide the Call for Proposals.
Cross-cutting issues such as environmental sustainability and rights of persons with
disabilities will be given due consideration in the context of the programme by
respectively encouraging applicants to adopt a mainstreamed approach and raising
their awareness on environmentally friendly and inclusive operations.
4 DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTION
4.1 Objectives/results
In line with EU Council Conclusions on the MEPP, the overall objective of the
programme is to support and promote the conditions for a sustainable resolution of
the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through civil society and citizens' positive
engagement.
The programme will set out four specific objectives:
1.1 To support practical and innovative actions that will influence the political
sphere with the aim to break the current political impasse and/or reverse current
negative trends.
1.2 To support practical and innovative actions that can promote conditions for a
negotiated settlement of the conflict through attitudinal change and inclusion of key
constituents.
Expected results:
- Citizens support and advocacy for political efforts to the resolution of the conflict is
reinforced.
14
Commission Implementing Decision of 20.7.2016 on the Annual Action Programme 2016 part 2 in
favour of Palestine to be financed from the general budget of the European Union, C(2016) 4671. 15
This policy is currently under revision and when the updated policy and Council Conclusions are in
place these will be the directing and guiding documents on Women, Peace and Security. 16
http://register.consilium.europa.eu/doc/srv?l=EN&f=ST%2015671%202008%20REV%201 17
https://ec.europa.eu/europeaid/sites/devco/files/staff-working-document-gender-2016-2020-
20150922_en.pdf. See Objective 17: Equal rights and ability for women to participate in policy and
governance processes at all levels.
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- New and old constituencies have an improved sense of ownership over the political
processes which can lead to an agreed settlement.
- Commitment to the values of peace, tolerance and non-violence and understanding
of how they have contributed to resolution of conflicts is strengthened within diverse
communities.
- Better understanding of barriers to conflict resolution caused by misinformation,
incitement and biased narratives amongst Israelis and Palestinians is achieved.
1.3 To support co-operation between Israelis and Palestinians, including at grass-
roots level, and to create sectors of influence on policy arrangements in key areas of
mutual interest, such as trade and business (including tourism), higher education,
scientific and technological advancement, health and climate change among others,
with the aim of building mutual confidence and helping maintain the conditions for
the viability of the two-state solution.
Expected results:
- Confidence between both sides and better understanding of the benefits of the two-
state solution is supported.
- Fear and mistrust between Israelis and Palestinians working together is reduced.
- New policy arrangements are put forward in strategic areas of mutual interest.
1.4 To strengthen the voice, capacity, advocacy and policy shaping efforts of Israeli
and Palestinian peace oriented CSOs through the creation or consolidation of wider
networks, platforms or fora, at cross border level, with active participation of
stakeholders from both sides.
Expected results:
-stronger advocacy is carried out jointly by CSOs in the local and international arena
in favour of a peaceful settlement of the conflict.
- Civil society actions are better co-ordinated and more effective.
4.2 Main activities
The activities under the programme include:
(1) measures to promote conditions for a negotiated resolution of the conflict via
participatory civil engagement such as advocacy and awareness-raising of political
processes and peace initiatives, including at grass-root level, research for ending the
conflict, dissemination of peace-related information, capacity-building support to
peace activists and mediators.
(2) initiatives to build mutual understanding, confidence and trust such as
counteracting incitement and misinformation; non-violent culture and peace
programmes; dissemination of information and promotion of knowledge on barriers
to conflict resolution and peace.
(3) Cross-border work supporting co-operation between Israelis and Palestinians, and
creation of sectors of influence on policy arrangements in key areas of mutual
interest, such as trade and business (including tourism), higher education, scientific
and technological advancement, environment, agriculture, health and climate change
among others.
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4) Wider advocacy campaign and multi-sector actions implemented by coalitions and
cross border networks of Peacebuilding CSOs.
4.3 Intervention logic
As a strategic programme, the EUPI aims to support actions which can lead to an
improved atmosphere in which peace negotiations can operate and progress, or at the
other end, to prevent escalation of violence. This means to address short terms needs
such as immediate engagement of the Israeli/Palestinian societies for peace
negotiations, as well as longer term needs to prepare local populations for a
sustainable peace agreement and the practicalities of 'the day after'.
The four specific objectives of the programme contribute towards the overall
objective by promoting peacebuilding amongst both societies in three different
dimensions: political, attitudinal, and relationship-building.
Diverse and mutual reinforcing objectives allow the programme to reach to a wider
range of stakeholders and beneficiaries, including women and women's
organisations, rather than being limited to only certain kinds of organisations or
population groups, in line with the priorities of the Gender Action Plan.
5 IMPLEMENTATION
5.1 Financing agreement
In order to implement this action, it is not foreseen to conclude a financing
agreement with the partner countries.
5.2 Indicative implementation period
The indicative operational implementation period of this action, during which the
activities described in section 4.2 will be carried out and the corresponding contracts
and agreements implemented, is 72 months from the date of adoption by the
Commission of this Action Document.
Extensions of the implementation period may be agreed by the Commission’s
authorising officer responsible by amending this Decision and the relevant contracts
and agreements; such amendments to this Decision constitute technical amendments
in the sense of point (i) of Article 2(3)(c) of Regulation (EU) No 236/2014.
5.3 Implementation modalities
The envisaged assistance is deemed to follow the conditions and procedures set out
by the restrictive measures adopted pursuant to Article 215 TFEU18
.
5.3.1 Grants: call for proposals (direct management)
(a) Objectives of the grants, fields of intervention, priorities of the year and expected
results
Each action grant has its own objectives and expected results deriving from the
specific situation the action intends to address, within the scope of the objectives and
results described in section 4.1.
As per the type of actions eligible for financing, they must be in line with the
activities described in section 4.2. Actions will cover a range of civil society
18
https://eeas.europa.eu/headquarters/headquarters-homepage/8442/consolidated-list-sanctions_en.
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initiatives, and where relevant may involve governmental, international organisations
and private sector stakeholders. Priority will be given to: actions expanding the peace
camp outreach by reaching widespread and diverse audiences in a substantial manner
through the use of media and social networks; actions involving marginalised groups
and/or targeting sceptical groups that are not committed to conflict resolution or to
the values and policies which the EUPI supports; actions fostering local leadership
and grass-roots initiatives able of producing multilevel and long term relation-
building impact, actions that foster joint work and networks between several
organisation active in peacebuilding on both sides of the divide.
Proposals should be designed according to a Right-Based Approach, taking into
account the following working principles: (i) legality, universality and indivisibility
of human rights, (ii) participation, (iii) non-discrimination and equal access, (iv)
accountability, (v) transparency and access to information19
.
Proposals should build on a clear local dimension, take into account past experiences
and consider sub-granting mechanism for actions when relevant. The role of
international organisations and partners within the partnerships should focus on the
transfer of knowledge, mediation and/or innovation, helping the local organisations
to strengthen relationships with their constituency.
All actions shall be assessed whether they may directly or indirectly lead to violence,
even if they have been established for non-violent purposes. Particular attention will
be paid to prevent that EU-supported activities contribute to incitement to hatred
and/or violence. Implementation of this action will be in line with the intent of the
EU Framework Decision on racism and xenophobia.
All actions must be consistent with EU foreign policies, specifically with regard to a
negotiated two-state solution.
All actions, regardless of the objective, must be implemented in Palestine and/or
Israel, or in Jordan and/or in EU Member States if directly involving Israeli and
Palestinians. Specific activities, within the scope of the action and if duly justified,
can be implemented in the region and/or abroad.
(b) Eligibility conditions
In order to be eligible for a grant, the applicant must:
be a legal person and
be non-profit-making and
be a specific type of organisation such as: non-governmental organisation,
public sector operator, local authority, international (inter-governmental)
organisation as defined by Article 156 of Regulation 2018/1046 and
be established20
in a Member State of the European Union or one of the ENI
South countries21
or a country that is beneficiary of Pre-Accession
19
Cf. Council conclusions on a rights-based approach to development and Tool-box – a rights-based
approach encompassing all human rights for EU development co-operation:
https://ec.europa.eu/europeaid/sectors/rights-based-approach-development-co-operation_en. 20
To be determined on the basis of the organisation's statutes which should demonstrate that it has been
established by an instrument governed by the national law of the country concerned. In this respect, any
legal entity whose statutes have been established in another country cannot be considered an eligible
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Assistance22
or a Member State of the European Economic Area (EEA)23
(this
obligation does not apply to international organisations) and
be directly responsible for the preparation and management of the action with
the co-applicant(s) and affiliated entity(ies), not acting as an intermediary.
Subject to information to be published in the call for proposals, the indicative amount
of the EU contribution per grant is EUR 300,000–750,000 and the grants may be
awarded to sole beneficiaries and to consortia of beneficiaries (co-ordinator and co-
beneficiaries). Where the lead applicant is not established in Israel or Palestine, then
partnership with a local organisation co-operation is required.
The indicative duration of the grants (their implementation period) is 36-50 months.
(c) Essential selection and award criteria
The essential selection criteria are financial and operational capacity of the applicant.
The essential award criteria are relevance of the proposed action to the objectives of
the call; design, effectiveness, feasibility, sustainability and cost-effectiveness of the
action.
(d) Maximum rate of co-financing
The maximum possible rate of co-financing for grants under this call is 80% of the
eligible costs of the action.
If full funding is essential for the action to be carried out, the maximum possible rate
of co-financing may be increased up to 100%. The essentiality of full funding will be
justified by the Commission’s authorising officer responsible in the award decision,
in respect of the principles of equal treatment and sound financial management.
(e) Indicative timing to launch the call
The call will be launched in 4th
Quarter of 2018.
5.3.2 Procurement (direct management)
Type (works,
supplies,
services)
Indicative
number of
contracts
Indicative
trimester of
launch of the
procedure
local organisation, even if the statutes are registered locally or a “Memorandum of Understanding” has
been concluded.
21 Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Palestine, Syria, Tunisia..The eligibility
criteria formulated in Commission Notice Nr. 2013/C-205/05 (OJEU C-205 of 19.07.2013) shall apply
to this call for proposals. This notice, entitled "Guidelines on the eligibility of Israeli entities and their
activities in the territories occupied by Israel since June 1967 for grants, prizes and financial
instruments funded by the EU from 2014 onwards", can be consulted at: http://eur-
lex.europa.eu/legalcontent/EN/TXT/?uri=uriserv:OJ.C_.2013.205.01.0009.01.ENG.
22. Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, Serbia, the former Yugoslav Republic of
Macedonia, Turkey.
23. Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway.
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Support measures Services 1 4th quarter of
2018
Support measures (including
communication and visibility)
Services 3 1st quarter of
2020
5.4 Scope of geographical eligibility for procurement and grants
The geographical eligibility in terms of place of establishment for participating in
procurement and grant award procedures and in terms of origin of supplies purchased
as established in the basic act and set out in the relevant contractual documents shall
apply, subject to the following provisions.
The Commission’s authorising officer responsible may extend the geographical
eligibility in accordance with Article 9(2)(b) of Regulation (EU) No 236/2014 on the
basis of urgency or of unavailability of products and services in the markets of the
countries concerned, or in other duly substantiated cases where the eligibility rules
would make the realisation of this action impossible or exceedingly difficult.
5.5 Indicative budget
EU
Contribution
2018
EU
Contribution
2019
Total EU
Contribution
Indicative 3rd
Party contribution
in currency
identified
Total
Grants – Total
Enveloppe under
section 5.3.1
4,900,000 4,500,000 9,400,000 2,350,000 11,750,000
Procurement – total
envelope under section
5.3.224
100,000 150,000 250,000 250,000
5.8 – Evaluation, 5.9
Audit25 - - - - -
5.10 – Communication
and visibility 350,000 350,000 350,000
Contingences - - - - -
Totals must correspond
to the amounts in the
4th line in the summary
table on page 1
5,000,000 5,000,000 10,000,000 12,350,000
24
In order to avoid details on budgets for individual contracts, it is sufficient to indicate the total envelop
for procurement. If budgets for individual contracts are public, tenderers tend to orientate themselves on
them and not on the terms of reference. 25
The financing of the evaluation and audit shall be covered by another measure constituting a financing
Decision.
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5.6 Organisational set-up and responsibilities
The programme will be co-managed by EU offices in Palestine (EUREP) and Israel
(DELTA). The call for proposals will be administered by EUREP as the Contracting
Authority.
EUREP and DELTA services will work jointly in managing the call for proposals as
well for the organisation of joint events, if any. They will also attend events,
meetings and monitoring visits together when relevant and keep each other regularly
informed on the projects progress. Where, applications include actions implemented
in Jordan or Jordanian applicants, the EU Delegation in Amman will be consulted.
As a general principle, the distribution between the different delegations in terms of
contract/project management is made on the grounds of the nationality of the
applicant: Palestinian and European applicants are processed by EUREP whereas
Israeli ones are processed by DELTA. In case of a grants contract with a Jordanian
beneficiary, the management of the action may be delegated to the EU Delegation to
Jordan.
The management of the procurement contracts will be divided between EUREP and
DELTA on the basis of the location of the activities and nationality of beneficiaries.
5.7 Performance monitoring and reporting
The day-to-day technical and financial monitoring of the implementation of projects
resulting from the call for proposals will be a continuous process and part of the
beneficiaries’ responsibilities. To this aim, the beneficiaries shall establish a
permanent internal, technical and financial monitoring system for the action and
elaborate regular progress reports (not less than annual) and final reports. Every
report shall provide an accurate account of implementation of the action, difficulties
encountered, changes introduced, as well as the degree of achievement of its results
(outputs and direct outcomes) as measured by corresponding indicators, using as
reference the logframe matrix (for project modality) or the list of result indicators
(for budget support). The report shall be laid out in such a way as to allow
monitoring of the means envisaged and employed and of the budget details for the
action. The final report, narrative and financial, will cover the entire period of the
action implementation.
The Commission may undertake additional project monitoring visits both through its
own staff and through independent consultants recruited directly by the Commission
for independent monitoring reviews (or recruited by the responsible agent contracted
by the Commission for implementing such reviews).
5.8 Evaluation
An external evaluation of the programme is carried out at regular intervals. The latest
one was conducted from December 2013 until January 2015 covering the period
2007/2013. Recommendations were duly taken on board in the design of the
Programme and in the definition of the call for proposals.
The Commission may, during implementation, decide to undertake an evaluation for
duly justified reasons either on its own decision or on the initiative of the
beneficiaries.
The evaluation reports shall be shared with the beneficiaries and other key
stakeholders. The beneficiaries and the Commission shall analyse the conclusions
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and recommendations of the evaluation and, where appropriate, jointly decide on the
follow-up actions to be taken and any adjustments necessary, including, if indicated,
the reorientation of the project.
The financing of the evaluation shall be covered by another measure constituting a
financing Decision.
5.9 Audit
Without prejudice to the obligations applicable to contracts concluded for the
implementation of this action, the Commission may, on the basis of a risk
assessment, contract independent audits or expenditure verification assignments for
one or several contracts or agreements.
The financing of the audit shall be covered by another measure constituting a
financing Decision.
5.10 Communication and visibility
Communication and visibility of the EU is a legal obligation for all external actions
funded by the EU.
This action shall contain communication and visibility measures which shall be
based on a specific Communication and Visibility Plan of the Action, to be
elaborated at the start of implementation and supported with the budget indicated in
section 5.5 above.
In terms of legal obligations on communication and visibility, the measures shall be
implemented by the Commission, the partner countries, contractors, grant
beneficiaries and/or entrusted entities. Appropriate contractual obligations shall be
included in, respectively, the financing agreement, procurement and grant contracts,
and delegation agreements.
The Communication and Visibility Manual for European Union External Action
shall be used to establish the Communication and Visibility Plan of the Action and
the appropriate contractual obligations.
EU staff will continue to communicate widely on the programme as a whole and on
the various individual projects. With regard to the latter, EU press and
communication services remain involved in the delivery of training on EU
communication and visibility requirements and assistance on any communication
related activities. Finally, EU staff will ensure dissemination of projects' outputs
among all E grant beneficiaries.
An estimated number of 2 procurement contracts for the above-mentioned
communication and visibility purposes shall be concluded in the form of
procurement of services under direct management with an indicative total budget of
EUR 350,000.
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APPENDIX - INDICATIVE LOGFRAME MATRIX
The activities, the expected outputs and all the indicators, targets and baselines included in the logframe matrix are indicative
and may be updated during the implementation of the action without an amendment to the financing Decision. The indicative
logframe matrix will evolve during the lifetime of the action: new lines will be added for listing the activities as well as new
columns for intermediary targets (milestones) when it is relevant and for reporting purpose on the achievement of results as
measured by indicators.
Intervention logic Indicators Baselines
(Reference year
2014-if data
available)
Targets
(incl. reference
year )
Sources and means
of verification
Assumptions
Ov
era
ll o
bje
ctiv
e: I
mp
act
To support and promote the
conditions for a sustainable
resolution of the Israeli-
Palestinian conflict through
civil society and citizens'
positive engagement.
Number of Palestinian an
Israeli CSOs working to
enhance public support and
positive attitudes towards
peace negotiation and conflict
resolution.
In December
2017, support for
two-state
solution dropped
at around 46%
for both
Palestinians and
Israeli Jews
No ongoing
peace
negotiations.
No further drop in
support for two-
state solution.
Public surveys.
Political pro-peace
campaigns.
Media and social pro-
peace campaigns.
Published documents.
Sp
ecif
ic o
bje
ctiv
e(s
): O
utc
om
e(s)
1.1 To support practical and
innovative actions that will
influence the political sphere
with the aim to break the
current political impasse
and/or reverse current
negative trends.
1.2 To support practical and
innovative actions that can
promote conditions for a
negotiated settlement of the
conflict through attitudinal
Number of projects which
support political efforts to the
resolution of the conflict.
Number of projects which
work with new constituencies,
such as religious communities.
TBD at inception
phase
TBD at inception
phase
8 project
2 projects
Annual project
evaluation reports.
Periodic beneficiary
reports.
Information, and data
provided by
beneficiaries.
Published documents.
Media reports.
Instability of the political
situation as well as escalation of
violence will not prevent
activities from being carried out
and reverse positive effects of
projects.
Anti-normalisation (affecting
willingness to participate in
joint activities) will be
contained and mitigated by low
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change and inclusion of key
constituents.
2.1 To support co-operation
between Israelis and
Palestinians and to create
sectors of influence on
policy arrangements in key
areas of mutual interest,
such as trade and business
(including tourism),
environment, agriculture,
higher education, scientific
and technological
advancement, health and
climate change among
others, with the aim of
building mutual confidence
and helping maintain the
conditions for the viability of
the two-state solution.
2.2 To strengthen the voice,
capacity, advocacy and
policy shaping efforts of
Israeli and Palestinian
peace oriented CSOs
through the creation or
consolidation of wider
networks, platforms or fora,
at cross border level.
Number of projects which
support concrete co-operation
between Israelis and
Palestinians on practical issues.
Creation or reinforcement of a
peace platform to co-ordinate
peace oriented civil society on
both sides.
TBD at inception
phase
Two very weak
CSO peace
networks and one
coalition
supporting the
two state solution
under
establishment
during 2017
5 projects
One strengthened
network of CSOs
Public surveys. visibility of selected events.
Permits for Israelis and
Palestinians to enter each other's
territories are issued.
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Ou
tpu
ts
Expected outputs from
projects:
Effective lobbying and
political advocacy activities
implemented
Research reports developed
Material promoting peace
available for public
Media and social pro-peace
campaigns organised and
well attended
Training, workshops and
conferences organised and
well attended
Joint activities (cross-border
activities) implemented
Number of events, campaigns,
trainings, workshops and
conferences.
Number of participants in
events, campaigns trainings,
workshops and conferences.
Number of reports and
publications.
Quantifiable media exposure
and reach.
Number of strategic cross-
border partnerships.
TBD on
information, and
data provided by
beneficiaries.
TBD on
information, and
data provided by
beneficiaries.
Annual project
evaluation reports.
Periodic beneficiary
reports.
Media reports.
Public surveys.
Continued co-operation of
Israeli and Palestinian peace
organisations
Continued commitment of all
partner organisations to co-
operate under the regional
programme in promoting the
two-state solution
Sustained final beneficiaries
interest in the two-state solution
[1]
This action is funded by the European Union
ANNEX 2
of the Commission Implementing Decision on the Annual Action Programme 2018 – Part 3
(including one action on budget 2019) in favour of ENI South countries to be financed from
the general budget of the Union
Action Document for "2018Programme to Support Youth and Culture in the Southern
Neighbourhood"
ANNUAL PROGRAMME
This document constitutes the work programme in the sense of Article 110(2) of the Financial
Regulation and action programme in the sense of Articles 2 and 3 of Regulation N° 236/2014
1. Title/basic act/
CRIS number 2018 Programme to Support Youth and Culture in the Southern
Neighbourhood
CRIS number: ENI/2018/041-260
financed under the European Neighbourhood Instrument
2. Zone benefiting
from the
action/location
Neighbourhood South countries: Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan,
Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Palestine1, Syria and Tunisia.
Countries neighbouring the Neighbourhood region2: Members for
Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) which are not Neighbourhood
South countries (Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro, Turkey
and Mauritania) and African states bordering the Neighbourhood
countries (Chad, Mali, Niger, Sudan and non-autonomous territory of
Western Sahara).
3. Programming
document Programming of the European Neighbourhood Instrument (ENI) -
2014-2020. Regional South and East Strategy Paper (2014-2020) and
Multiannual Indicative Programme (2018-2020)
4. Sector of
concentration/
thematic area
Regional South MIP 2018-2020 –
Sector 1: Building resilience and
promoting stability
DEV. Aid: YES3
5. Amounts Total estimated cost: EUR 13,611,111.
1 This designation shall not be construed as recognition of a State of Palestine and is without prejudice to
the individual positions of the Member States on this issue. 2 In accordance with Article 16 of Regulation (EU) No. 232/2014 (ENI Regulation).
3 Official Development Aid is administered with the promotion of the economic development and
welfare of developing countries as its main objective.
[2]
concerned Total amount of EU budget contribution: EUR 12,250,000.
The action is co-financed by potential grant beneficiaries for an
indicative amount of EUR 1,361,111.
Budget line: 22.040101
6. Aid
modality(ies)
and
implementation
modality(ies)
Project Modality
Direct management:
Grants – calls for proposals
7 a) DAC code(s) 15150 – Democratic participation and civil society
b) Main Delivery
Channel
52000 - Other
8. Markers (from
CRIS DAC form)
General policy objective Not
targeted
Significant
objective
Main
objective
Participation development/good
governance ☐ ☐ X
Aid to environment ☐ X ☐
Gender equality (including Women
In Development) ☐ X ☐
Trade Development X ☐ ☐
Reproductive, Maternal, New born
and child health
X ☐ ☐
RIO Convention markers Not
targeted
Significant
objective
Main
objective
Biological diversity X ☐ ☐
Combat desertification X ☐ ☐
Climate change mitigation ☐ X ☐
Climate change adaptation ☐ X ☐
9. Global Public
Goods and
Challenges (GPGC)
thematic flagships
NA
10. Sustainable
Development Goals
(SDGs)
SDG 5: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
SDG 8: Decent work and economic growth
SDG13: Climate action
SDG 16: Peace, justice and strong institutions
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SUMMARY
This action contributes to building resilience and promoting inclusive development and
stability in the countries covered under the European Neighbourhood Instrument (ENI) South
through support to youth and culture.
Component 1: Youth –Active Participation of Young People in Building Inclusive,
Democratic Societies.
This component aims at empowering youth and promoting their participation in public life,
through youth partnerships, the promotion of networks and exchanges, a culture of human
rights, accountability, as well as democratic practices and good governance. The action will
reinforce the competencies, knowledge and awareness of a regional network of youth civil
society organisations, while promoting youth as proactive citizens and credible, capable
leaders of change, both at the regional and national levels, within societies undergoing
profound transformation. The action will also seek to enhance the pro-active participation of
youth in the preservation of tangible and intangible cultural heritage at the Mediterranean
level.
Component 2: Culture as a Vector for Employment and Resilience in the Southern
Neighbourhood
The action will seek to strengthen culture's contribution to sustainable development and
furthering co-operation and solidarity with the countries of the Southern Neighbourhood;
engage in joint actions with Member States and the EU as well as European and local cultural
actors. It will also strengthen professional associations, networks and alliances for creative
entrepreneurs, and it will mobilise youth and youth organisations on the promotion of artistic
freedom as a fundamental prerequisite of democracy and an essential element for the
wellbeing of societies. Finally, the action will contribute to the democratisation of culture and
the preservation of ENP South countries cultural heritage.
1 CONTEXT
1.1 Sector/Country/Regional context/Thematic area
Component 1 – Active Participation of Young People in building Inclusive, Democratic
Societies.
The Southern Neighbourhood has undergone major changes in recent times which have
impacted on all aspects of life. While each country has its own particular set of circumstances
there are nevertheless a number of common features which are shared across the countries of
the region. The stability of the region as a whole depends largely on the ability to channel the
energy of young people in a positive direction, addressing their demands for access to decent
employment and education and allowing their voice to be heard at national and regional level,
playing an important role in the decision-making process. In the countries of the region
(Morocco, Algeria, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Palestine, Syria and Tunisia),
almost 60% of the regional population is under the age of 30 and the number of young people
under the age of 15 is forecast to increase by over 18% by 2020. With an average of about
30% youth unemployment and around 50% for young women, the region has one of the
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highest youth unemployment rates in the world. There is an urgent necessity of finding
opportunities for political, social and economic inclusion of the region's large youth
population, increasing their resilience, including to radicalisation, and helping to break down
the institutional barriers to work and participation in the political process. These are
particularly urgent in the case of young women who often face double exclusion from both
sectors.
The hope initially raised by the "Arab Spring", which began in Tunisia in 2011 before
spreading to other countries, that the exclusion of young people from the economic and
political spheres would be addressed, has largely faded into frustration, fuelled by and
contributing to, political instability and economic stagnation. Despite being active drivers of
change in the region, young people continue to struggle to secure social and economic
inclusion in their communities but also to improve the political situation and bring about
democratic change. Political activism among youth and their civic commitment are seen as
critical pathways towards political reform and more equitable development in the region.
However, this assumption is largely untested within the current context of the Partner
countries. As a result, planners and policymakers lack reliable evidence on which to base their
strategies for promoting civic engagement among Arab youth, supporting resilience and
increasing employability.
Young people civic engagement in sustainable development proves to be particularly urgent.
The Mediterranean region is considered as the most affected by climate change worldwide,
impacting public health, food and water safety, economic growth and migration. It is
important that youth takes leadership in climate action and sustainable development at the
regional level, as climate change impacts all Mediterranean countries and requires strong co-
operation between different actors.
Furthermore, fostering intercultural dialogue among young people from the region represents
a high potential for societal resilience and stability. The EU committed to engaging youth and
regional institutions in protecting and safeguarding their tangible and intangible cultural
heritage and promoting cultural diversity as a vital element of preventing prevent violent
extremism. Culture is an ideal means of communicating across language barriers, empowering
people and facilitating social cohesion.
Following the ENP Review’s emphasis on an integrated and comprehensive response to
protracted crises to protect those most in need (displaced youth, refugees and host
communities), this regional Project will pursue a tailored, participatory and inclusive
approach. This will contribute to the development of effective and flexible partnerships that
better respond to evolving needs, foster ownership of actions by national stakeholders, and
engage civil society including existing national networks of youth organisations.
Component 2: Culture as a Vector for Employment and Resilience in the Southern
Neighbourhood
Culture can make a significant contribution to addressing today's key social and technological
challenges, achieving greater social cohesion across the Southern Neighbourhood. The arts,
culture and education, together with sport and youth policies, are crucial to prevent
radicalisation, promote greater tolerance and understanding and engage new segments of
society as well as being a source of growth and jobs in their own right.
Culture is an important asset for the economy. Due to its direct contribution to jobs, growth
and external trade, but also because cutting edge economic sectors rely on creativity to
maintain their competitive advantage, and because countries and cities increasingly rely on
culture to attract tourists. One challenge in this respect is for such programmes to reach out to
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areas beyond the capital cities. Building where possible on existing networks the project
should aid beneficiaries to develop the relevant knowledge, skills, values and attitudes to
increase their collective resilience, influence and regional outreach in the fields of protection
and promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions.
Within the past decade, the EU has increasingly come to acknowledge the contribution of the
sector to economic development, social inclusion, integration and civil empowerment. The
cultural sector in the ENP South Partner Countries continues to suffer from lack of esteem at
official level and poor financing as well as lack of cultural policies and strategies.
In order to address these challenges in the various cultural sectors (media, film, performing
arts, cultural heritage and cultural enterprising) the EU has proposed to the Partner Countries
a variety of regional and bilateral programmes aimed at increasing capacities, financing
actions, building bridges, exchanging experiences and knowledge, improving policies and
advocacy for the cultural sector.
1.1.1 Public Policy Assessment and EU Policy Framework
Both components of the proposed action are in line with sector priority 1 of the 2018-2020
Multi-Annual Indicative Programme for ENI South: Building resilience and promoting
stability. The empowerment of youth and the promotion of the culture sector represent key
elements in the construction of resilient and open societies and in the development of regional
co-operation and integration. They contribute to the consolidation of stability and security in
the southern neighbourhood, identified as a main priority by the 2017 European Consensus on
Development4, the 2016 Global Strategy for the European Union's Foreign and Security
Policy5 and the 2015 revised European Neighbourhood Policy
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Component 1: Active Participation of Young People in building Inclusive, Democratic
Societies.
Component 1 is guided by the 2015 Joint Communications of the European Commission and
of the EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy 'Review of the
European Neighbourhood Policy’7, which sees youth as a vector of resilience and
stabilisation, and emphasizes the need to "engage with youth across the neighbourhood".
The communication was more recently backed by the Council conclusions on the role of
young people in building a secure, cohesive and harmonious society in Europe, adopted on 22
May 2018 8
, in which the Council of the European Union invites the European Commission to
“Ensure active and meaningful youth participation in building peaceful and inclusive
societies”. In this regard women’s meaningful participation is key to peace and security as
enshrined in EU policy on Women, Peace and Security9.
Component 1 is also in line with the two Joint Communications of the European Commission
and of the EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy ‘A partnership
for democracy and shared prosperity with the Southern Mediterranean’ and ‘A new response
for a changing Neighbourhood’, asserting Europe’s solidarity with and support for the
4 https://ec.europa.eu/europeaid/sites/devco/files/european-consensus-on-development-final-
20170626_en.pdf 5 https://eeas.europa.eu/archives/docs/top_stories/pdf/eugs_review_web.pdf
6 http://eeas.europa.eu/archives/docs/enp/documents/2015/151118_joint-communication_review-of-the-
enp_en.pdf 7 Idem.
8 http://data.consilium.europa.eu/doc/document/ST-7834-2018-INIT/en/pdf
9 http://register.consilium.europa.eu/doc/srv?l=EN&f=ST%2015671%202008%20REV%201
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struggle for democracy, dignity and prosperity. The first Communication calls for ‘(...)
partnerships not only with governments but also with civil society (…)’ and ‘(…) increasing
opportunities for youth exchanges (…)’
The proposed action complies with the new EU Youth Strategy10
, which emphasizes the need
to empower youth and foster its participation in democratic life. The Strategy proposes a
series of indicative activities under the priority ‘Engage’, such as promoting dialogue and
participatory mechanisms at all level of decision-making, encouraging social and civic
engagement of young people, and exploring innovative and alternative forms of democratic
participation.
Moreover, the action is consistent with the Regional South Multiannual Indicative Programme
(2018-2020), which “calls for deepening work on education, culture and youth to foster
pluralism, coexistence and respect as a way for strengthening resilience and promoting
stability”..
Youth and culture also counts amid the Partnership Priorities.11
It also complements the
Single Support Frameworks (SSFs), particularly in relation to youth and the inclusion of civil
society in the light of the EU’s renewed emphasis on building deep democracies and
promoting human rights and fundamental freedoms.
Finally, component 1 responds to the Union for the Mediterranean strategic orientation, which
identifies youth as a priority target group. Young people represent a significant resource as
agents for positive change and development in their respective country, promoter of
intercultural dialogue and international co-operation, and barrier to extremism.
Component 2: Culture as a Vector for Employment and Resilience in the Southern
Neighbourhood.
The EU is committed to promoting culture in its international relations, in line with the Treaty
on the Functioning of the European Union, the Council conclusions on cultural diversity and
intercultural dialogue in EU external relations12
, the European Parliament resolution on the
cultural dimension of the EU external action13
and its preparatory action in this field, and the
Council conclusions on culture in the EU's external relations with a focus on culture in
development co-operation.
The proposed action is also aligned with the EU's commitments to international agreements,
in particular the United Nations Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity
of Cultural Expression, which remains the main legislation in this area.
The action is consistent with the 2016 Joint Communication ‘Towards an EU strategy for
International Cultural Relations’14
, endorsed by the Council in May 2017. The document
proposes an EU Strategy for International Cultural Relations that focuses on advancing
cultural co-operation with partner countries across three main strands:
- supporting culture as an engine for sustainable social and economic development;
10
COM(2018)269 final,
https://ec.europa.eu/youth/sites/youth/files/youth_com_269_1_en_act_part1_v9.pdf 11
Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Algeria 12
https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=LEGISSUM:cu0002&from=EN, 2016. 13
http://www.europarl.europa.eu/sides/getDoc.do?type=TA&language=EN&reference=P7-TA-2011-
0239, 2011. 14
JOIN(2016)29, https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-
content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:52016JC0029&from=EN.
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- promoting culture and intercultural dialogue for peaceful inter-community relations;
and
- reinforcing co-operation on cultural heritage.
This Joint Communication led, for the first time, to the integration of a cultural dimension to
the European Consensus for Development.
Moreover, the proposed action is fully coherent with the ‘The New European Agenda for
culture’15 adopted in 2018 and which foresees "Strengthening international cultural
relations”.
The action will also further the priorities defined by the 2015-2018 Work Plan for Culture,
adopted by EU Culture Ministers in December 201416
, including:
- accessible and inclusive culture;
- cultural heritage;
- cultural and creative sectors: creative economy and innovation; and
- promotion of cultural diversity, culture in EU external relations, and mobility.
1.1.2 Stakeholder analysis
The programme involves a wide variety of actors active in the Mediterranean Region. Rights-
holders include:
civil society and citizens in general with particular focus on youth and culture
organisations, networks and operators;
private businesses.
Duty-bearers include:
Public administrations comprising local authorities – defined as ‘decentralised bodies
in the partner countries, such as regions, departments, provinces and municipalities’ –
and national authorities, which can play a major role in (i) participating in capacity-
building activities (ii) including organisations in political and regional dialogues (iii)
developing policies promoting culture and youth participation in public affairs (iv)
enabling the implementation of projects in remote areas.
EU institutions and other international organisations conducting complementary
actions in affected countries (UN agencies, UfM, national development agencies, etc.).
EU Delegations supporting youth and/or culture bilateral programmes need to be
closely associated in order to ensure co-ordination, complementarity and synergies
between national and regional activities.
The target groups of Component 1-Specific objectives 1 and 2 are students and/or young
graduates, indicatively between the age of 18 and 30, as well as national authorities, political
representatives and universities. Special attention will be paid to empowering youth
organisations at grassroots level as well as to consolidating and expanding existing
organisations and networks that have emerged and which are representative of youth. As
such, targeted organisations and networks should be predominantly composed of members
15
SWD(2018) 167 final, https://ec.europa.eu/culture/sites/culture/files/commission_communication_-
_a_new_european_agenda_for_culture_2018.pdf. 16
http://data.consilium.europa.eu/doc/document/ST-16094-2014-INIT/en/pdf
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below 30. This condition should ensure that the youth organisations well-represent the voice
of young people and not only act on their behalf.
Emerging youth organisations in the region face a number of challenges: they have to define
their role and complementarity, in particular, on issues such as specialisation, more
professional approach and mobilisation of the general public, isolation vs. regional
networking and dialogue, young vs. older/institutionalised CSOs.
The target groups of Component 1-Specific objective 3 is more inclusive and focuses on
empowering young women and men more at risk due to their socio-economic and
geographical backgrounds (e.g. young people in rural areas). These young people, who
represent a large part of the population, have limited access to quality education and
employment, and limited mobility opportunities. The volunteering programme will offer them
the opportunity to discover new cultures, interact with different actors and communities, and
gain practical skills and knowledge.
Overall, the action should guarantee the participation of young women and youth with
disabilities17
, which represent a non-negligible part of youth in the Southern
Mediterranean.The target groups of component 2 are artists and cultural operators,
organisations active in the area of culture (including in marginalized areas), businesses that
are culture or tourism-based, including Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and chambers
of commerce, and public institutions (ministries, agencies, universities, etc.) that contribute to
the management and promotion of culture.
1.1.1 Priority areas for support/problem analysis
Component 1:
Many young people are frustrated by the tendency of their governments and international
actors to treat youth as a problem to be solved, instead of as partners for progress. Young
people throughout the Mediterranean expressed their loss of faith and trust in their
governments, the international community and systems of governance that they feel excluded
from, contributing to a strong and ongoing sense of injustice. This must be addressed in order
to benefit from and support young people’s contributions to democratisation and stability and
to realize the potential of young people in the Southern Mediterranean.
Youth can act as a main driver for change, however, the limited experience of youth
organisations in managing networks, implementing projects and participating in public life
and dialogue curtails their potential. Youth organisations in the Southern Neighbourhood
Region are often characterised by fragmentation, isolation and lack of strategy. There are
needs to support capacity building on advocacy for public affairs and to reinforce their ability
to co-ordinate and network with their peers from the region.
Component 2:
One of the EU’s aims is to promote global sustainable development, and culture is an
important driver and enabler of development. A cultural and creative industry is a main
creator of jobs, with a recent estimate of 29.5 million worldwide. Culture, as the UN General
Assembly emphasized, not only contributes to the economic, social, and environmental
dimensions of sustainable development, it also should be mobilized as a vehicle to foster
tolerance, mutual understanding, peace and resilience.
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The European Union is signatory to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
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2 RISKS AND ASSUMPTIONS
Risks Risk
level
(H/M/L)
Mitigating measures
Political instability or a
deteriorating security situation in
one or more countries may disrupt
the implementation of one or more
components of the project.
H Monitoring of the situation and supporting
democratic structures and principles.
Partner countries can choose between
different schemes of co-operation and
actions do not necessarily concern all
countries. Non-inclusion of countries in
crisis will not hamper project
implementation, as this is a regional
project that can be flexible in the countries
it targets.
Changes to the law on freedom of
association or other regulations
may undermine effective
participation of civil society
organisations in the programme.
H The EU’s bilateral co-operation
documents (Partnership Priorities) foresee
a requirement to engage with CSOs at
national level, and with regional entities
such as the League of Arab States, and to
promote a more enabling environment for
the work of civil society, in an attempt to
counteract any unwillingness on the part
of partner countries’ authorities to engage
with CSOs.
The Southern Neighbourhood is the
least integrated region in the world,
with mobility between countries
often affecting the efficiency and
effectiveness of regional activities.
M Care has to be taken in selecting locations
for regional events. In some cases active
intervention with the relevant authorities
will be required in order to facilitate visas
for participants.
Access restrictions to technology
and internet, technological
infrastructure problems and
instability of networks
M Recognition of risk
Low absorption capacity of youth
organisations and cultural operators
to use grant funds
H Technical assistance, information
campaigns and targeted training for staff
in project management
Component 1
Disagreements may arise among
participating youth organisations.
H The "rules of the game" should be clarified
from the outset in order to avoid such
situations and keep the project immune
from political cleavages and possible
‘hijacking’ by predominantly political
youth organisations.
Unwillingness of youth
organisations to engage in policy
M Tripartite dialogue where possible
(between the authorities, the EU and
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dialogue with the State or simply
the lack of incentives to do so.
CSOs) will then help to highlight the
usefulness for CSOs and also for the
authorities of conducting a dialogue and
working together.
Component 2
Critically low level of knowledge
of strengths and opportunities of
the culture sector of other Southern
Mediterranean neighbours
H Careful project research and preparation
with opportunities for intra-regional
networking and information sharing
Assumptions
- The political and security situation in all countries will allow the smooth implementation of
the programme.
- The partners involved are committed to participate in all activities throughout the duration
of the programme.
- National youth organisations are interested in networking together and joining forces in
order to better advocate their causes.
- Advocacy efforts lead to changes in laws and improved access to resources for young
people.
-Cultural actors in the Southern Neighbourhood see an added value in regional co-operation
- Sufficient commitment exists on the part of such actors to inclusive cultural dialogue,
commitment to diversity and to opposing violent extremism
3 LESSONS LEARNT, COMPLEMENTARITY AND CROSS-CUTTING ISSUES
3.1 Lessons learnt
The present action builds on an ongoing comprehensive independent external evaluation of
Regional projects focusing on culture and youth in the Neighbourhood South, more
specifically MED Culture and Net Med Youth.
Component 1:
Some preliminary lessons learnt from the NET MED Youth on-going evaluation:
- Strengthen the networking, co-operation and co-ordination among youth organisations
at the regional level, including working with regional platforms and networks;
- Strengthen links with universities in the domain of policy-making;
- Make broader youth organisations’ profile: include youth associations working on
economy, culture, environment, etc.;
- Explore complementarity and synergies with other on-going national or international
initiatives
- Ensure more support and engagement of the EU Delegations in policy dialogue with
the public authorities to make pressure on government to consider youth project and to
mainstream youth component in national strategies;
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Moreover, a comprehensive independent external evaluation of Euro-Med Youth IV, an EU
funded programme promoting the mobility of young people in the Southern neighbourhood,
together with the different results-oriented monitoring (ROM) reports point to a converging
set of lessons learnt:
- Avoid the fragmentation of inputs and efforts.
- Go beyond the ‘comfort zone’ of the programme and reach out to rural and
marginalised youth organisations.
- Avoid working with the same circle of organisations and give the broadest possible
range of youth organisations and groups the opportunity to benefit from support under
the programme.
- Focus on the long-term sustainability of the action.
- Use a light and proactive implementation structure.
Component 2:
Some preliminary lessons learnt from the MED Culture on-going evaluation:
- Explore the regional dimension from the early stage of the project, while also
addressing the needs of cultural operators at the national level;
- Involve the private sector, especially in activities related to entrepreneurship;
- Co-operate and work closely with local and regional (within a single country) public
authorities from the culture sector as it proved to be much more effective than working
at the national level;
- Apply bottom-up approach: focus on policy changes at the local level while keeping
the dialogue open with national authorities;
- Ensure better synergy with other on-going bilateral and regional projects and
programmes;
- Develop new and innovative initiatives, including proactive outreach to marginalised
communities.
An evaluation will also be carried out at the end of the MED Media project scheduled for
mid-2018. This should allow recommendations to be incorporated into the terms of reference
of a future call for proposals, notably with a view to anchoring regional activities more firmly
into the bilateral context and operation).
3.2 Complementarity, synergy and donor co-ordination
Component 1:
In the field of youth empowerment, the proposed action will complement:
- Regional programmes including NETMED Youth, Erasmus+ non formal education
strand, Erasmus+ Virtual Exchanges, EU4Youth, EU-Council of Europe Youth
Partnership work programme, Empowering Youth in the Middle East: Young Voices
Speak up, and Media Makes them Heard, Youthroom, Youth Mobility and regional
integration of Maghreb countries, Supporting Youth Employment in the
Mediterranean (YEM);
- Activities carried on at bilateral level through European Instrument for Democracy
and Human Rights/ Civil Society Organisations and Local Authorities (EIDHR/CSOs-
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LA) country-based support programmes and ENI bilateral programmes supporting
(local) governance, participation and democracy (e.g. Algeria, Egypt, Lebanon,
Tunisia)
- Established national and regional networks.
Component 2:
In the field of culture, the proposed action will complement:
- Regional programmes including Med-Culture, Media and Culture programme;
- Intercultural dialogue programmes such as the Anna Lindh Foundation for Inter-
Cultural Dialogue;
- Cultural diplomacy activities through collaboration between the EU Delegations and
the EU Member States to emphasise the diversity of European culture and to facilitate
meetings between European and Mediterranean artists;
- The regional and bilateral programmes dedicated to certain specific areas of culture
(e.g.: film sector with Euromed audiovisual , Heritage with Euromed Heritage , culture
in cross border regions with cross border co-operation [CBC], culture programme in
Algeria, "Support to creativity and cultural diversity in Egypt" programme, etc.);
- The regional programme entitled "Support to the development of Culture and Creative
Industries and Clusters in the Southern Mediterranean”, concentrating largely on
handicraft industries and expiring in 2019;
- The EU programme Creative Europe, which is partially open to the Southern
Neighbourhood and in which Tunisia is participating.
For both components, synergies will be sought with the Civil Society Facility South
programme, which aims at strengthening the role of civil society organisations in the reforms
and democratic changes taking place in the Mediterranean.
3.3 Cross-cutting issues
This programme is expected to contribute to the issues of democracy, governance, gender
equality and environment.
The programme will be implemented following a rights-based approach, encompassing all
human rights, with a focus on the rights of most vulnerable groups. The five following
working principles will be applied at all stages of implementation: (a) legality, universality
and indivisibility of human rights; (b) participation and access to the decision-making
process; (c) non-discrimination and equal access; (d) accountability and access to the rule of
law; (e) transparency and access to information. By supporting involvement and participation
of young people in public affairs on the one hand, and by contributing to opening up the
culture sector to the active engagement of civil society and the private sector in the other, a
more healthy system of checks and balances will be supported. The role of culture in the
promotion of civil society message is also key. By supporting involvement and participation
of young people in public affairs on the one hand, and by contributing to opening up the
culture sector to the active engagement of civil society and the private sector in the other, a
more healthy system of checks and balances will be supported.
Likewise, increased exposure to EU policies and practices will enhance awareness of more
open, participatory and accountable standards and, as such, good governance.
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The proposed action also aims at consolidating inter-cultural dialogue and as such, working in
favour of mediation and reconciliation processes, conflict prevention and respect for cultural
and religious diversity.
Gender equality. Women constitute a targeted priority group of this programme. It aims at
reducing the imbalance between men and women in the region, opening opportunities for
women, and fully integrating them into the social and political spheres of their country.
Women will be encouraged to engage in and shape the various activities led in the framework
of this programme, and to put forth their needs and aspirations. Particular efforts will be made
to include young women in rural areas and least-favoured urban areas, since they remain the
most marginalised.
Environment. The programme is likely to have a direct impact on the environment, as youth
organisations active in promoting environment-friendly behaviour (energy efficiency,
reduction of emissions, etc.) will be eligible for support.
4 DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTION
4.1 Objectives/results
The overall objective of the Youth and Culture programme is to promote youth and culture as
vectors of democratisation, inclusive economic growth, regional integration and resilience in
ENP South countries.
Component 1 Objective 1: To promote the active participation of young people in building
inclusive, democratic societies.
Component 2 Objective 2: To enhance the role of culture as a vector for employment and
resilience in the Southern Neighbourhood.
4.2 Main activities
Objective 1:
Specific objective 1: supporting the effective development of regional youth networks and
their inter-action with policy-makers while contributing to regional dialogue thus supporting
resilience and promoting stability;
Output 1:
- Existing youth networks are consolidated and expanded of at local, national and
regional levels;
- A ground-breaking culture of interaction between policy makers and youth
organisations is created;
- The credibility of youth organizations and the development of trust-based partnerships
with national institutions is enhanced;
Indicative types of activities:
- Promote the participation of women in youth organisations and network, in particular,
promote the participation of women in local and national elections;
- Strengthen the co-operation between youth organisations and governmental actors in
order to overcome the continued mistrust of youth towards public administrations (and
vice-versa);
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- Institutionalise measures to close the gap between the youth population and the
representation of youth in local and national governance institutions and processes by
adopting youth quotas, establishing youth advisory boards and roles, and facilitating
young people’s access to elected positions by aligning the age of eligibility to run for
office with the voting age;
Specific objective 2: developing the unique ability of youth to engage in regional dialogue
and transform the Sustainable Development Agenda into concrete innovative action that
supports the sustainable use of natural resources and promotes climate change mitigation and
adaptation in the region;
Output 2:
- Young people bring their ideas into the environmental debate and take part in projects
for sustainable use of natural resources;
- Eco-friendly behaviours is adopted by more young people (i.e. turning off the light
when leaving a room, decreasing one’s consumption of plastic items, recycling, etc.).
Indicative types of activities:
- Provide technical assistance in the form of skills development to consolidate the
capacity of youth organisations and networks to independently prepare projects and
absorb the necessary funds to implement them;
- Elaboration of a communication campaign aiming at raising awareness on climate
action and sustainable energy (including energy and resource efficiency, recycling,
etc.).
Specific objective 3: engaging youth and regional institutions in protecting and safeguarding
their tangible and intangible cultural heritage and promoting cultural diversity as a vital
element of preventing violent extremism.
Output 3:
- Intra-regional youth mobility is increased;
- Awareness is raised among young people, volunteers, local communities, and
concerned authorities of the need to protect and promote cultural heritage;
- Young people are involved in heritage preservation through concrete projects at sites;
- Young people are empowered, allowing them to learn skills, basic preservation and
conservation techniques and raise their capacity as future decision-makers and global
active citizens;
- Sustainable co-operation between non-profit organisations, site management,
communities and authorities is strengthened;
- Mainstream gender perspectives based upon comprehensive gender analysis in all
stages of the projects and geographical diversity among the properties where the
action camps take place.
Indicative types of activities:
- Implementation of a South-South cultural heritage volunteering programmes.
Participants are young people from the region, aged between 18 and 30 included.
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Activities include but are not limited to: on-ground preservation tasks, awareness
sessions, communication campaign.
Objective 2:
Specific objective 1: Promote a more democratic access to culture, targeting, in particular,
remote areas and least-favoured segments of the population.
Output 1:
- Access to cultural products, events and activities is increased and improved;
- The sense of ownership of cultural creations and cultural heritage is enhanced;
Indicative types of activities:
- Support informal cultural education.
- Implement measures to favour access to culture for young people
- Encourage access to cultural heritage to the public.
- Organise regional awards and valorise festivals at regional level.
Specific objective 2: Promote culture as a vector for employment and employability.
Output 2: Artistic and cultural education are reinforced and jobs are better recognised.
Indicative types of activities:
- Mapping of the needs and opportunities on the cultural professional market of ENP
South countries in order to provide a base-line for assessing needs;
- Capacity-building for cultural operators;
- Specific training for added-value job positions;
- Setting up a pan-Arabic network of "Creative Hubs" to support the digitisation and
boost the innovation capacity and the economic growth of Cultural and Creative
Industries.
Specific objective 3: Promote culture as a vector of social cohesion, democratisation, and
tolerance, promote cultural diversity and intercultural dialogue for peaceful inter-community
relations.
Output 3: Activism and advocacy in the field of culture as a solution to promote tolerance
and cultural diversity are strengthened.
Indicative types of activities:
- Facilitate the inter-regional exchange of artworks and build networks between cultural
operators throughout the region;
- Establish partnerships between philanthropists/patrons and small cultural
organisations. A networking platform is developed.
- Encourage networking and South-South circulation of cultural operators and donors
co-ordination, as well as South-North collaboration;
- Capacity building activities targeting small cultural organisations are conducted,
including in communication, programme development and implementation, and
funding strategies.
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4.3 Intervention logic
With a view to reaching the objectives and implementing the activities as described in section
4.2, and in the framework of direct centralised management, the proposed programme shall be
implemented via grants as:
This allows a civil- society driven leadership rather than an EU driven one. It thus opens the
possibility to more creative ideas and implementation of the priorities of civil society. Actors
operating in the region benefit from a better understanding of the issues affecting youth
empowerment and the promotion of culture and of how to address them. Their knowledge of
the region enables the implementation of a common regional programme that would take into
account the specificities of each territories reached by the programme. As part of civil society,
and as such representative of the population, the grantees will also have the legitimacy to raise
issues to local and national authorities.
Two separate grant contracts will be awarded (one for each component) on the basis of a call
for proposals. International organisations will be eligible to apply.
5 IMPLEMENTATION
5.1 Financing agreement
In order to implement this action, it is not foreseen to conclude a financing agreement with the
partner countries..
5.2 Indicative implementation period
The indicative operational implementation period of this action, during which the activities
described in section 4.2 will be carried out and the corresponding contracts and agreements
implemented, is 66 months from the date of adoption by the Commission of this Action
Document.
Extensions of the implementation period may be agreed by the Commission’s authorising
officer responsible by amending this Decision and the relevant contracts and agreements.
5.3 Implementation modalities
The envisaged assistance is deemed to follow the conditions and procedures set out by the
restrictive measures adopted pursuant to Article 215 TFEU18
.
All actions shall be assessed whether they may directly or indirectly lead to violence, even if
they have been established for non-violent purposes. Particular attention will be paid to
prevent that EU-supported activities contribute to incitement to hatred and/or violence.
Implementation of this action will be in line with the intent of the EU Framework Decision on
racism and xenophobia.
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https://eeas.europa.eu/headquarters/headquarters-homepage/8442/consolidated-list-sanctions_en.
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5.3.1 Grants: calls for proposals for components 1 & 2 (direct management)
(a) Objectives of the grants, fields of intervention, priorities of the year and expected results
Component 1:
Support the effective development of regional youth networks and their inter-action with
policy-makers while contributing to regional dialogue thus supporting resilience and
promoting stability;
Reinforce freedom of expression and access to information, and strengthening independent,
plural, reliable and credible media that better channel young voices into public debate with a
view to reinforcing good governance and democracy;
Develop the capacity of youth to engage in regional dialogue and transform the Sustainable
Development Agenda into concrete innovative action that supports the sustainable use of
natural resources and promotes climate change mitigation and adaptation in the region.
Component 2:
Promote a more democratic access to culture, targeting, in particular, remote areas and least-
favoured segments of the population; give more visibility to artists and artworks from the
region;
Promote culture as a vector for employment and employability;
Promote culture as a vector of social cohesion, democratisation, and tolerance, promote
cultural diversity and intercultural dialogue for peaceful inter-community relations.
(b) Eligibility conditions
Place of establishment of applicants: ENI south countries, EU Member States, countries
covered by Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA) and European Economic Area
(EEA) countries.
Type: International organisations and CSOs as defined by COM(2012) 0492 "the Roots of
democracy and sustainable development: Europe's engagement with Civil Society in external
relations": all non-State, not-for-profit structures, non-partisan and non–violent, through
which people organise to pursue shared objectives and ideals, whether political, cultural,
social or economic. Operating from the local to the national, regional and international levels,
they comprise urban and rural, formal and informal organisations. They include membership-
based, cause-based and service-oriented CSOs. Among them, community-based
organisations, non-governmental organisations, faith-based organisations, foundations,
research institutions, women's organisations, gender and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and
transgender (LGBT) organisations, co-operatives, professional and business associations, and
the not-for-profit media. Trade unions and employers' organisations, the so-called social
partners, constitute a specific category of CSOs.
Subject to information to be published in the calls for proposals, the indicative amount of the
EU contribution per grant will be EUR 6.25 million for component 1 and EUR 6 million for
component 2. Grants may be awarded to sole beneficiaries or to consortia of beneficiaries (co-
ordinator and at least two co-beneficiaries).
The indicative duration of the grants (their implementation period) is 48 months, of which the
likely period for activities will be 36 months.
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(c) Essential selection and award criteria
The essential selection criteria are financial and operational capacity of the applicant.
The essential award criteria are relevance of the proposed action to the objectives of the calls;
design, effectiveness, feasibility, sustainability and cost-effectiveness of the action.
(d) Maximum rate of co-financing
The maximum possible rate of co-financing for grants under these calls is 90% of the eligible
costs of the action.
If full funding is essential for the action to be carried out, the maximum possible rate of co-
financing may be increased up to 100%. The need for full funding will be justified by the
Commission’s authorising officer responsible in the award decision, in respect of the
principles of equal treatment and sound financial management.
(e) Indicative timing to launch the calls
1st quarter 2019.
5.4 Scope of geographical eligibility for procurement and grants
The geographical eligibility in terms of place of establishment for participating in
procurement and grant award procedures and in terms of origin of supplies purchased as
established in the basic act and set out in the relevant contractual documents shall apply,
subject to the following provision.
The Commission’s authorising officer responsible may extend the geographical eligibility in
accordance with Article 9(2)(b) of Regulation (EU) No 236/2014 on the basis of urgency or of
unavailability of products and services in the markets of the countries concerned, or in other
duly substantiated cases where the eligibility rules would make the realization of this action
impossible or exceedingly difficult.
5.5 Indicative budget
EU Contribution 2018 Total EU
Contribution
Indicative 3rd Party
contribution in currency
identified
Total
Grants – Total
Enveloppe under
section 5.3.1
12,250,000 12,250,000 1,361,111 13,611,111
Procurement – total
envelope under section
5.3.219
- - - -
5.8 – Evaluation, 5.9 - - - -
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In order to avoid details on budgets for individual contracts, it is sufficient to indicate the total envelop
for procurement. If budgets for individual contracts are public, tenderers tend to orientate themselves on
them and not on the terms of reference.
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Audit20
5.10 – Communication
and visibility21
Contingences - - - -
Totals must correspond
to the amounts in the
4th line in the summary
table on page 1
12,250,000 12,250,000 13,611,111
5.6 Organisational set-up and responsibilities
This action will be managed by Commission Services (Directorate-General for
Neighbourhood and Enlargement Negotiations). For each component, in the cases where a
steering committee is created, the participation as observer of relevant Commission Services
is foreseen.
5.7 Performance monitoring and reporting
The day-to-day technical and financial monitoring of the implementation of projects resulting
from the calls for proposals will be a continuous process and part of the beneficiaries'
responsibilities. To this aim, the beneficiaries shall establish a permanent internal, technical
and financial monitoring system for the action and elaborate regular progress reports (not less
than annual) and final reports. Every report shall provide an accurate account of
implementation of the action, difficulties encountered, changes introduced, as well as the
degree of achievement of its results (outputs and direct outcomes) as measured by
corresponding indicators, using as reference the log frame matrix (for project modality) or the
list of result indicators (for budget support). The report shall be laid out in such a way as to
allow monitoring of the means envisaged and employed and of the budget details for the
action. The final report, narrative and financial, will cover the entire period of the action
implementation.
The Commission may undertake additional project monitoring visits both through its own
staff and through independent consultants recruited directly by the Commission for
independent monitoring reviews (or recruited by the responsible agent contracted by the
Commission for implementing such reviews).
5.8 Evaluation
Having regard to the nature of the action, a mid-term evaluation and a final evaluation will be
carried out for this action or its components via independent consultants contracted by the
Commission.
The Commission shall inform the beneficiaries at least 2 weeks in advance of the dates
foreseen for the evaluation missions. The beneficiaries shall collaborate efficiently and
20
The financing of the evaluation and audit shall be covered by another measure constituting a financing
Decision. 21
The financing of the communication and visibility shall be covered by another measure constituting a
financing Decision.
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effectively with the evaluation experts, and inter alia provide them with all necessary
information and documentation, as well as access to their premises and activities.
The evaluation reports shall be shared with the partner countries and other key stakeholders.
The beneficiaries and the Commission shall analyse the conclusions and recommendations of
the evaluations and, where appropriate, in agreement with the partner countries, jointly decide
on the follow-up actions to be taken and any adjustments necessary, including, if indicated,
the reorientation of the project.
The financing of the evaluation shall be covered by another measure constituting a financing
Decision.
5.9 Audit
Without prejudice to the obligations applicable to contracts concluded for the implementation
of this action, the Commission may, on the basis of a risk assessment, contract independent
audits or expenditure verification assignments for one or several contracts or agreements.
The financing of the audit shall be covered by another measure constituting a financing
Decision.
5.10 Communication and visibility
Communication and visibility of the EU is a legal obligation for all external actions funded by
the EU.
This action shall contain communication and visibility measures which shall be based on a
specific Communication and Visibility Plan of the Action, to be elaborated at the start of
implementation and supported with the budget indicated in section 5.5 above.
In terms of legal obligations on communication and visibility, the measures shall be
implemented by the Commission, the partner countries, contractors, grant beneficiaries and/or
entrusted entities. All stakeholders and implementing partners shall ensure the visibility of EU
financial assistance provided through the European Neighbourhood Instrument throughout all
phases of the programme cycle. Appropriate contractual obligations shall be included in,
respectively, the financing agreement, procurement and grant contracts, and delegation
agreements.
The Communication and Visibility Requirements for European Union External Action shall
be used to establish the Communication and Visibility Plan of the Action and the appropriate
contractual obligations.
Visibility and communication actions shall be complementary to the activities implemented
by the European Commission, the European External Action Service and the EU Delegations
in the field.
The Commission and the EU Delegations should be fully informed of the planning and
implementation of the specific visibility and communication activities.
6 PRE-CONDITIONS
Not applicable.
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7 APPENDIX - INDICATIVE LOGFRAME MATRIX (FOR PROJECT MODALITY)
Results chain Indicators Baselines (incl. reference year)
Targets (incl. reference
year)
Sources and means
of verification
Assumptions
Ov
era
ll o
bje
ctiv
e: I
mp
act
To contribute to the sustainable and
democratic stability of the Southern
Neighbourhood,
Reinforced and systematic
consultation of young
people in the region on
policy dialogue for
resilience and stability.
Increased involvement of
cultural sector in building
resilience of population
and combatting violent
extremism.
In all cases, contractors
will be requested to
provide sex-disaggregated
data.
Ideally, to be
drawn from the
partner's strategy
Ideally, to be
drawn from
the partner's
strategy
To be drawn from
the partner's
strategy.
Political declarations
from regional and
national bodies.
Number of
consultations held.
Number of
organisations
involved.
Shrinking space
for civil society
in the region
Lack of political
will to work
closer with civil
society
Instability of the
region:
obstacles to
regional
integration
Creating
synergies with
Neighbours of
Neighbours
Various
negative
subregional
dynamics
Sp
ecif
ic o
bje
ctiv
e(s)
:
Ou
tco
me(
s)
Component 1:
Active Participation of Young
People in Building Inclusive,
Democratic Societies.
Number of networks that
have been developed or
identified at regional level
per key theme
Number of CSOs
representatives
participating to capacity
At least 4
(200 CSOs or
A regional mapping
regional roadmap(s)
Dialogue Fora
reports
Seminars with
LAS/UfM
Web platform for CS
Capacity Tools for
National
legislations
preventing civil
society to
develop their
networks
Political will to
continue
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Supporting the effective
management of regional youth
networks and their co-operation
with policy-makers while
contributing to regional dialogue
thus supporting resilience and
promoting stability;
Developing the unique ability of
youth to engage in regional
dialogue and transform the
Sustainable Development Agenda
into concrete innovative action
that supports the sustainable use
of natural resources and promotes
climate change mitigation and
adaptation in the region;
Engaging youth and regional
institutions in protecting and
safeguarding their tangible and
intangible cultural heritage and
promoting cultural diversity as a
vital element of preventing
prevent violent extremism.
Component 2: Culture as a Vector
development activities
Number of young leaders
benefiting from the
workshops
Number of CSOs
benefiting from coaching
by young leaders.
Number of CSOs
developing expertise at
regional level on resilience
and stability.
Number of participants to
events and workshops that
become trainers of trainers
in this field.
more)
Up to 100
and of the Hub
Evaluation and
review
Consultations of CS
Inclusion in
Dialogue and policy
making regionally.
Coaching online,
gatherings and
expertise gained
Research and
studies,
Workshops with EU
Delegations,
regional entities
(UfM, LAS),
regional CSOs,
networks of media,
of local authorities
of the region.
supporting
Dialogue with
regional CSOs
Changes in
thematic
priorities
Lack of political
will from
leaders to work
with Youth
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for Employment and Resilience in
the Southern Neighbourhood
Promote a more democratic
access to culture, targeting, in
particular, remote areas and least-
favoured segments of the
population; give more visibility to
artists and artworks from the
region.
Better recognition of artistic and
cultural education and jobs.
Promote culture as a vector of
social cohesion, democratisation,
and tolerance, promote cultural
diversity and intercultural
dialogue for peaceful inter-
community relations.
Role of the cultural sector
in terms of social and
human development of the
ENP South
Role of the cultural sector
in terms of economic
development of the ENP
South
To be obtained in
part from
Eurostat
(MEDSTAT IV)
Activities and
campaign reports
Draft laws
official statements
Decision makers
stay at present
level of
openness to
cultural rights
and movements
or become more
open
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Projects and EU
delegations reports
Ou
tpu
ts
OUTPUTS:
Component 1
Existing youth networks
are consolidated and
expanded of at local,
national and regional
levels;
A ground-breaking culture
of interaction between
policy makers and youth
organisations is created;
The credibility of youth
organisations and the
development of trust-
based partnerships with
national institutions is
enhanced;
Measures the degree of
delivery of the outputs. For
example, number of
schools built and teachers
trained disaggregated by
sex.
Number of key
representatives for
thematic dialogue with the
EU and regional entities
Number and type of
regional or international
entities integrating CS
recommendations in their
policy and programmes
Number of key political
meetings where CS is
invited at regional level
2018-2020
About 100
CSOs are key
representativ
es for
thematic
dialogue
At least the
EU, LAS,
UfM
At least 2
consultations
per year in
the whole
region (in so
far as
possible with
Reports and by
consulting of other
international
organisations, other
CSOs
partners/platforms,
EU Inster
institutional Steering
Group,
Media,
EU Delegations,
Regional entities
(UfM, Anna Lindh
Foundation, LAS).
Factors outside
project
management's
control that may
impact on the
output-outcome
linkage.
Lack of co-
ordinationordina
tion between
international
organisations,
regional entities
And willingness
to work closely
with civil
society
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Young people bring their
ideas into the
environmental debate and
take part in projects for
sustainable use of natural
resources;
Eco-friendly behaviours is
adopted by more young
people (i.e. turning off the
light when leaving a
room, decreasing one’s
consumption of plastic
items, recycling, etc.).
Intra-regional youth
mobility is increased;
Awareness is raised
among young people,
volunteers, local
communities, and
concerned authorities of
the need to protect and
promote cultural heritage;
Young people are
involved in heritage
preservation through
concrete projects at sites;
Young people are
empowered, allowing
them to learn skills, basic
preservation and
Number of sub-
regional/regional
networking events
delivered, and number of
participants to these events
Level of sharing of best
practices among youth
organisations from the
region
CSOs from
countries in
war)
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conservation techniques
and raise their capacity as
future decision-makers
and global active citizens;
Sustainable co-operation
between non-profit
organisations, site
management,
communities and
authorities is
strengthened;
Mainstream gender
equality in all stages of
the projects and
geographical diversity
among the properties
where the action camps
take place.
Component 2
Access to cultural
products, events and
activities is increased and
improved;
Ownership of cultural
creations and cultural
heritage is enhanced;
Significant amounts of
material are stored and
made available;
Better curated online art
Number of countries in
which campaign can be
organised.
Number of activities
registered per
towns/governorates
Improvement as regards to
the level of
professionalism in the
cultural sector
0
All southern
Neighbourho
od Countries
(with
exception of
Syria)
CSO
partners/Media/EU
Delegations
Freedom of
expression and
speech is not
suppressed and
media are not
censored.
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collections.
Artistic and cultural
education and jobs are
better recognised
Activism and advocacy in
the field of culture as a
solution to promote
tolerance and cultural
diversity are strengthened.
Increase in the level of
contacts between cultural
professionals at national
and regional level
Level of sharing of best
practices among the
cultural operators from the
region